Explore the Family Name Shisler
The meaning of Shisler
Americanized form of German Schissler or Schuessler.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Shisler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Shisler saw minimal change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 18230 in terms of commonality and slightly dropped to 18237 by 2010, marking a 0.04% decrease. However, the count or number of individuals carrying the surname rose from 1406 in 2000 to 1525 in 2010, indicating an increase of 8.46%. The proportion per 100,000 population remained constant at 0.52.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,230 | #18,237 | -0.04% |
| Count | 1,406 | 1,525 | 8.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Shisler
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Shisler also evolved over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.73% in 2000 to 94.82% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic - rising from 1.56% to 2.43%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, however, saw a complete drop, going from 0.36% in 2000 to none in 2010. Similarly, Black ethnicity representation also emerged within this period, registering at 0.79% in 2010 from no record in 2000. Lastly, the representation of two or more races increased by 14.13%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.73% | 94.82% | -1.97% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.43% | 55.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 1.05% | 14.13% |
| Black | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |